Simply Ming

Episode 1

Carla Hall

Sat, Oct 3, 2015 26 mins

This week, Top Chef All Star and host of The Chew, Carla Hall stops by Ming's loft kitchen. Carla goes back to her Tennessee roots with Country Greens, tangy Chow-Chow Pickles, and Hot Water Corn Bread, while Ming pulls out the pressure cooker to whip up a hearty Red Roast Pork. East meets South with these chefs' favorite dishes, this week on Simply Ming!

Episode 2

Edward Lee

Sat, Oct 10, 2015

This week it's all about steak in Ming's loft kitchen. Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia stops by to grill up a rich Rib Eye with Spicy Gochujang Butter, while Ming whips up a delicious Shitake-Umami Glazed Steak. Two different tastes, one spectacular cut of beef, this week on Simply Ming.

Episode 3

Tiffani Faison

Sat, Oct 17, 2015 24 mins

Top Chef alum Tiffani Faison head outside to make some Grilled Tandoori Chicken with a fresh Tomato and Herb Salad. Meanwhile, Ming cooks up a Tea-Smoked Whole Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and a Fermented Black Bean Pesto.

Episode 4

Jamie Bissonette

Sat, Oct 24, 2015

In this episode of Simply Ming, Ming is cooking at home with Jamie Bissonnette, James Beard award-winning chef. Both chefs take on rice, creating two amazing dishes from one simple ingredient! Ming uses crispy chicken sausage and scallions to create a flavorful spin on Classic Fried Rice, while Jamie creates a savory Paella from seasonal ingredients.

Episode 5

Todd English

Sat, Oct 31, 2015 24 mins

In this episode of Simply Ming, Ming is cooking at home with Jamie Bissonnette, James Beard award-winning chef. Both chefs take on rice, creating two amazing dishes from one simple ingredient! Ming uses crispy chicken sausage and scallions to create a flavorful spin on Classic Fried Rice, while Jamie creates a savory Paella from seasonal ingredients.

Episode 6

Matt Jennings

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

Tuna is on the grill this week on Simply Ming! Matt Jennings, four-time James Beard nominee, joins Ming around the barbecue to feast on this highly sustainable fish. While Matt makes a decadent Strawberry Salsa Fresca for his grilled fish, Ming creates a lightly seared Tuna Tataki that is paired with a refreshing Lemongrass Gremolata.

Episode 7

Ken Oringer

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

There's more than one way to make risotto-style pasta - and this week on Simply Ming, we'll show you two! Boston legend Ken Oringer joins Ming in the loft to make a decadent Fideuá, while Ming revolutionizes risotto by using toasted barley and adding a sumptuous ratatouille.

Episode 8

Michael Schlow

Sat, Nov 21, 2015 24 mins

Pasta is a worldwide staple, adaptable to the cuisine of almost any country! Chef Michael Schlow, owner of Tico in Boston and DC, makes the quintessentially Roman Spaghetti Amatriciana, while Ming creates a savory Black Bean Pork Chow Mein. One ingredient, two dishes, this week on Simply Ming!

Episode 9

Joanne Chang

Sat, Nov 28, 2015 25 mins

When Boston's Best Pastry Chef is on Simply Ming, it's time for dessert! Joanne Chang from Flour Bakeries and Myers and Chang, joins Ming to make four scrumptious berry dishes. From a Honey Champagne Sabayon Parfait to a Strawberry Ginger Kir Royal, each dish is quick, easy, and absolutely exquisite.

Episode 10

Ivan Orkin

Sat, Dec 5, 2015 25 mins

This week on Simply Ming, it's time for two new twists on Surf & Turf! Ming upgrades a classic, making a flavorful Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli spooned over a tasty brown and white rice mix. Zagat favorite, Ivan Orkin, joins him in the kitchen to put together a distinctive meal of Romanian Steak served on Crispy Shrimp Toasts.

Episode 11

Mario Batli

Sat, Dec 12, 2015

This week on Simply Ming, it's time for two new twists on Surf & Turf! Ming upgrades a classic, making a flavorful Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli spooned over a tasty brown and white rice mix. Zagat favorite, Ivan Orkin, joins him in the kitchen to put together a distinctive meal of Romanian Steak served on Crispy Shrimp Toasts.

Episode 12

Mom & Pops I

Sat, Dec 19, 2015

What's better than one Chef Tsai? How about three! This week on Simply Ming - Ming's Mom & Pops stop by to show everyone who knows best when it comes to home cooking. While Pops cooks up a Vegetarian Ja Jiang Mien, Mom creates a Charred Scallion Noodles.

Episode 13

Mom & Pops II

Sat, Dec 26, 2015

It's a family affair this week when Ming's Mom and Dad are back to show their son a thing or two in the kitchen. Two great home-cooked meals are on the stove as Ming, Mom and Dad chop, dice, sauté and fry their way through family stories and shared jokes, this week on Simply Ming.

Episode 14

Los Angeles with Roy Choi

Sat, Jan 2, 2016

Episode 15

Los Angeles with Animal

Sat, Jan 9, 2016

Episode 16

Los Angeles with Ricardo Zarate

Sat, Jan 16, 2016

Episode 17

Los Angeles with Matt Molina

Sat, Jan 23, 2016

Episode 18

Michael Scelfo

Sat, Jan 30, 2016

Everyone's favorite party dish gets a new twist! Michael Scelfo, owner and chef of Alden & Harlow, named one of the best new restaurants by Bon Appetit, joins Ming to make three game-changing hummus dishes. Using butternut squash, curry and edamame, they're creating dishes that are delicious and healthy, this week on Simply Ming!

Episode 19

Jody Adams

Sat, Feb 6, 2016

It's all about homemade soups today on Simply Ming! To stir up some deliciousness, Ming is joined by his old friend Jody Adams. A James Beard award-winning chef, Jody makes a flavorful green pea and artichoke soup with two kinds of pesto, while Ming serves up a real hot and sour soup - and a little spiked lemonade to top it all off!

Episode 20

Jasper White

Sat, Feb 13, 2016

Boston's "king of seafood" Jasper White stops by Simply Ming to show us one-pot seafood dishes. Jasper creates a Portuguese-style seafood stew of clams, mussels and chourico, while Ming follows up with a hearty black bean, clam and mussel pasta. Two easy and enticing dishes that you can make at home!

Episode 21

Barbara Lynch

Sat, Feb 20, 2016 24 mins

This week on Simply Ming, James Beard award-winning Chef Barbara Lynch shows us how to do seafood the New England way! Barbara starts us off with a Shellfish and Saffron stew, while Ming prepares a speedy gourmet dinner - 4-minute Herb Olive Poached seafood. Savory, yet simple!

Episode 22

Jeremy Sewall

Sat, Feb 27, 2016

Have you ever wanted to cook a whole fish by yourself? Boston chef Jeremy Sewell will show you how! The James Beard award-winner makes whole black sea bass with ginger tomatoes, pesto and crispy squash blossoms. Meanwhile, Ming shows off his skills by cooking a whole steamed and flashed bass. Don't miss out, this week on Simply Ming!

Episode 23

Dallas with Dean Fearing

Sat, Mar 5, 2016

It's fall in Dallas, and we're visiting with renowned local chefs this week on Simply Ming! Ming tries out the local fare in Texas, visiting area purveyors and meeting with friends old and new. Getting inspiration from the city, Ming contributes his own dish to the cities cuisine culture.

Episode 25

Dallas with Matt McCallister

Sat, Mar 19, 2016

It's fall in Dallas, and we're visiting with renowned local chefs this week on Simply Ming! Ming tries out the local fare in Texas, visiting area purveyors and meeting with friends old and new. Getting inspiration from the city, Ming contributes his own dish to the cities cuisine culture.

Episode 26

Dallas with Omar Flores

Sat, Mar 26, 2016

It's fall in Dallas, and we're visiting with renowned local chefs this week on Simply Ming! Ming tries out the local fare in Texas, visiting area purveyors and meeting with friends old and new. Getting inspiration from the city, Ming contributes his own dish to the cities cuisine culture.